Joan E. Grudgen 1927 - 2012 EAST LONGMEADOW - Joan E. (Wright) Grudgen, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, at Wingate at Hampden. Born on December 13, 1927, in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Shea) Wright, she was a longtime resident of Elm St. in East Longmeadow. Joan was the beloved wife of 55 years to the late Edward P. Grudgen who passed away in 2007. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1945 and later became an Administrative Secretary for 20 years at Brennan College Service in Springfield. Joan was a longtime communicant of St. Michael's Church in East Longmeadow and a member of its Women's Club. She was a loving and caring woman who had a great love for all animals. Joan is survived by her 3 loving children, Paul Grudgen and his wife, Debra "Sam", of Belchertown, Martin Grudgen and his wife, Kathleen, of East Longmeadow, and JoAnn Shannon and her husband, Greg, of Cardiff, CA; 7 cherished grandchildren, Megan and Jack Shannon, April, Colin, James, Matthew, and Amelia Grudgen. The family wants to thank the staffs at the Atrium in Agawam and Wingate at Hampden for their kind and compassionate care. Funeral services for Joan will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 with family and friends gathering at 9:15 a.m. in the Michaelnas Room at St. Michael's Church, 128 Maple St., East Longmeadow, followed by Joan's Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:45 a.m. in the church. Burial will follow immediately after the Mass at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations in Joan's name may be made to Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hafey Funeral Service. www.hafeyfuneralservice.com